New Web Page for Doctors and Other Clinicians Working in Small, Rural, or Underserved Areas
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new section on the Quality Payment Program on https://qpp.cms.gov/about/small-underserved-rural-practices dedicated to doctors and other clinicians working in small or rural practices as well as those treating patients in...
Wyoming Department of Health Offers Free Syringes, and Glucosometers
The Wyoming Medication Donation Program received a large donation of gluocometers and insulin syringes that are available for low-income Wyoming residents who cannot afford these supplies. The Wyoming Medication Donation Program does not have a consistent supply of...
Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 30
Announcements Our friend, James Bush, MD shared with us the fact that on May 30, 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont, the Department of Justice and the HHS OIG announced that eClinical Works (eCW) and some of its employees will pay a total of $155 million to...
Noridian Announces Redetermination Change
Noridian has announced an added feature to the Noridian Medicare Portal (NMP), providers and suppliers who submit their redeterminations and/or reopenings through the portal will now receive the Level 1 Medicare Redetermination Notices (MRNs) via NMP. This means that...
WMS Meeting Set for Jan. 19-21 at Snow King in Jackson
Make A Reservation At Snow King The Wyoming Medical Society’s marquee event of the year is getting a makeover for 2018. The Medical Society’s Annual Meeting will see changes in format, location, and even time of the year in 2018, taking place Jan. 19-21 at Snow...
Centennial Scholarship and WYOPAC Need Your Donation
JayCee Mikesell and Glen Clinton pose with WMS Past President and scholarship founder, Mike Jording at Jackson Lake Lodge on June 2. WMS Centennial Scholarship Donations Jaycee Mikesell of Green River and Cody’s Glen Clinton were awarded Centennial Scholarships,...
2017 WMS Annual Meeting A Success
Donald Annino, MD presents on facial transplants during the President’s Dinner at the 2017 WMS Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, June 3. A group of 95 physicians, and PA’s took part in the Wyoming Medical Society/Wyoming...
WMS Board Meets in June With a Packed Agenda
The June 1 Board of Trustees meeting was the final meeting of Paul Johnson, MD’s presidency. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The Wyoming Medical Society’s (WMS) Board of Trustees met on June 1, at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park and...
Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 15
Announcements Noridian announces that as an added feature to the Noridian Medicare Portal (NMP), providers and suppliers who submit their redeterminations and/or reopenings through the portal will now receive the Level 1 Medicare Redetermination Notices (MRNs) via...
WMS to Use Grant to Fund Wyoming Physician Leadership Program
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Medical Society will use a $150,000 grant from The Physician Foundation to fund a leadership program for Wyoming physicians. The program will allow a cohort of between 15-and-20 Wyoming physicians to take part in the program each year. The...